Question 1

Wynne coined the term ________________ to describe a false sense of family closeness in which the family gives the appearance of taking part in a mutual, open, and understanding relationship.

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Question 2

A family therapist employing a solution-focused approach asks the miracle question. The therapist wants to know what would happen if a miracle occurred and

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The miracle question is used to help the family envision a future where the problem is already solved. Option C directly addresses this and allows the family to imagine how their lives would be different if the problem was resolved. The other options (A, B, and D) do not directly address the problem that led to therapy and may not be as productive for the therapy session.

Question 3

To deal with their own sense of loneliness in a marriage, a couple becomes overly involved in the problems of their son. This model of interaction is

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A triadic model of interaction involves three individuals exchanging communication. In this scenario, the couple and their son create a triadic system where the couple becomes excessively involved in their son's problems as a way to distract from their own sense of loneliness in the marriage.

Question 4

A genogram is a

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A genogram is a visual representation of a family tree that displays generational behavioral patterns, relationships, and health issues. It provides a way to analyze family dynamics and identify recurring issues or problems that may have been passed down through generations. It is not a compilation of values and ideals or a physical acting out of conflicts.

Question 5

Designing interventions that are paradoxical in nature is known as

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Designing therapeutic interventions that are paradoxical in nature is referred to as therapeutic double-binds. This technique involves prescribing a course of action that is counterintuitive or opposite of what is expected, forcing the individual to choose between contradictory options that ultimately lead to a novel outcome. The goal is to disrupt entrenched patterns of behavior or thinking and to encourage alternative pathways of thought and action. Reframing implies the process of changing the way that an individual perceives or interprets a situation. Circular questioning involves exploring the relationships between people and their patterns of behavior in a non-judgmental manner. Family sculpting refers to a therapeutic technique whereby family members physically move one another into different postures and positions as a means of representing and exploring family dynamics.

Question 6

To deal with their daughter's refusal to eat, previously controlling parents attempt to interact supportively and empower their daughter to make her own decisions. This scenario represents a change that is

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Second-order change involves a fundamental transformation in the system's structure or functioning, such as a shift from a controlling to a supportive parenting style, which alters the underlying dynamics of the parent-child relationship.

Question 7

A mother tells her child "I know you're not hungry," despite the child's sense that he or she is hungry. This is an example of

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This is an example of mystification, which occurs when a person's experience is invalidated or ignored by another person's communication. In this case, the mother is denying the child's experience of hunger, which can be invalidating and confusing for the child. Triadic communication involves three people in a communication exchange, pseudomutuality refers to a false sense of closeness or agreement, and the redundancy principle involves repeating information to ensure accurate communication.

Question 8

Blaming marital discord on a wife's rigid, controlling demeanor would presume a model of interaction that was

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Question 9

A family argues constantly to avoid intimacy. This illustrates

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Pseudohostility refers to superficial conflicts or arguments that serve to avoid deeper emotional intimacy or issues within relationships. In this case, the family's constant arguing is a mechanism to avoid true intimacy, fitting the definition of pseudohostility.

Question 10

A family therapist asks each member of a family sequentially to pose the other family members in physical space as a representation of his or her view of the family. This technique is known as

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This technique is known as family sculpting. It involves using physical space to represent the family dynamics and relationships based on each member's perspective. Reframing involves changing the way a problem is viewed or defined, circular questioning involves asking open-ended questions to explore different perspectives, and enactment involves acting out a scenario to understand a person's behavior.

Question 11

The redundancy principle refers to a family's

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The redundancy principle refers to the tendency of families to exhibit a restricted range of interactional patterns, where certain behaviors or communication patterns are repeated even when they are not effective or adaptive. This can lead to stagnation and difficulties in adapting to changing circumstances. The other options mentioned (A, C, D) are not related to the concept of the redundancy principle.

Question 12

A family therapist will typically ask which of the following family members to attend the initial session?

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Family therapy typically involves the entire family system, so it is best to have all family members attend the initial session. This allows the therapist to gather information about the family dynamics and understand each member's perspective. However, in some cases, it may be appropriate to also include the identified patient (the family member who is the focus of the therapy) and/or the parents if they play a significant role in the family's issues.

Question 13

Which of the following approaches involves the designing of novel strategies by the therapist to eliminate undesired behavior?

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Strategic family therapy involves the therapist designing novel strategies to eliminate undesired behavior. Transgenerational family therapy focuses on addressing patterns across multiple generations, structural family therapy emphasizes restructuring the family system, and experiential family therapy is focused on facilitating emotional experiences and expression.

Question 14

The founder of structural family therapy is _______.

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Question 15

The psychodynamic view contending the need for a satisfying relationship is currently best expressed by ______________________.

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Question 16

A dysfunctional family's portrayal of false closeness that forces togetherness despite individual needs is referred to as

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Pseudomutuality refers to a family dynamic where there is a false sense of closeness and harmony, but individual needs and emotions are ignored or suppressed in order to maintain the appearance of unity. This is often seen in dysfunctional families where there are underlying issues such as substance abuse, mental illness, or trauma. It can lead to a sense of isolation and invalidation for individuals within the family.

Question 17

_____________ is a masking effort to obscure the real nature of family conflict and thus maintain the status quo.

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Question 18

The individual identified with strategic family therapy is _______.

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Question 19

Which of the following focuses on treatment of the family's presenting problem?

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Strategic family therapy focuses on solving the family's presenting problem in a practical and often short-term manner, emphasizing direct interventions.

Question 20

Which of the following results from the emotional experience gained by the family through enactment of the directive?

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Quiz 11: Family Therapy Irene Goldenberg and Mark Stanton